Lemony Pond Pudding

A traditional English dessert featuring tangy lemon slices in a rich butterscotch sauce, steamed inside a suet crust pastry.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 747.1 kcals 4482.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 402.5 grams
Fat 51.8 grams 310.8 grams
Protein 5.8 grams 34.6 grams
Cook Time
210 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Self-Raising Flour
plus extra for rolling
175
g
Demerara Sugar
for filling
Dairy
1
piece
Butter
for greasing
175
g
Butter
cold, cut into 2cm cubes
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest and juice
1
piece
Lemon
thinly sliced
GrainsCereals
OilsFats

Steps

  • Grease a 900ml pudding basin and line the base with greaseproof paper.
  • Mix flour, breadcrumbs, suet, orange zest, and sugar in a large bowl.
  • Dilute orange juice with water to reach 200ml and stir into the suet mixture.
  • Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until soft.
  • Roll two thirds of the dough to a 5mm thickness and line the basin.
  • Layer sugar, butter cubes, and lemon slices inside the basin until ingredients are used.
  • Roll the remaining dough, brush with water, and seal it over the pudding.
  • Cover the basin with pleated paper and foil, then tie with string.
  • Place on a trivet in a saucepan and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides.
  • Simmer for 3.5 hours, topping up the water as needed.
  • Rest for three minutes, remove coverings, and invert onto a plate to serve.